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Congressman Billy Long: Making connections and tackling issues
Congressman Billy Long: Making connections and tackling issues Congressman Billy Long says one of his favorite – and most important – parts of his job as member of the U.S. House of Representatives is connections … whether it’s making connections with people or connecting people with the resources and answers they need. The congressman was…
Read MoreDon’t miss your chance to connect with the Chamber
Don’t miss your chance to connect with the Chamber The Chamber is preparing to kick off its third annual Reach Campaign – and this year, the campaign is really expanding its horizons. As you may know, Reach is how we offer members ways to invest in the Chamber and support the work we do every…
Read MoreNational economic strength in the near term – and local preparation for future growth
National economic strength in the near term – and local preparation for future growth The national economy is currently strong, and it will remain strong through at least the end of 2019, according to the keynote speaker at the SBDC’s recent Economic Outlook. Kathleen Navin, director of US Economics at Macroeconomic Advisers by IHS Markit,…
Read MoreAddressing workforce needs without big expenses
Addressing workforce needs without big expenses Talk to nearly any business about their biggest issues, and you’re likely to hear a common theme: Finding the right employees, in sufficient numbers, is a huge challenge. It’s why the Chamber has set workforce development as one of its four Strategic Areas of Focus. But how do businesses…
Read MoreBringing a personal approach to state politics
Bringing a personal approach to state politics Holly Rehder is not afraid to tell people her story and how it has brought her to her current position – and she did just that when she visited the Chamber August 17 to speak with the Governmental Relations Committee. The state representative who just finished her third…
Read MoreMeeting the new city manager
Meeting the new city manager The first few weeks in a new job can seem like a flood of information. For Jason Gage, the first few weeks in his new role must seem like drinking from a fire hose. But Gage, who began in his role as the new Springfield City Manager on August 1,…
Read MoreGovernor: Outlook is strong if we support infrastructure and workforce
Governor: Outlook is strong if we support infrastructure and workforce Gov. Mike Parson received a warm southwest Missouri welcome when he took the stage August 1 as the keynote speaker for the Chamber’s inaugural State of the State event at White River Conference Center. His message to more than 400 people in attendance was clear:…
Read MoreChamber receives top industry award for communications
Chamber receives top industry award for communications The Chamber and its economic development arm, the Springfield Business Development Corporation, is thrilled to announce that it has received a Communications Excellence Best in Show award from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). The Chamber was recognized for its digital brochure, a marketing piece primarily…
Read MoreLooking back at 2018 … so far
Looking back at 2018 … so far Nearly 500 Chamber members joined us for a midweek trip to the Caribbean on July 25: our Annual Membership Luncheon. Our volunteer leaders offered a progress report for the first half of 2018 and took a deeper dive into the importance of each of the Chamber’s four Strategic…
Read MoreHelp the Chamber shape its legislative agenda
Help the Chamber shape its legislative agenda The Chamber is always looking for ways to help connect its members with decision makers in local, state and federal government. Members of our public affairs team were in the state Capitol throughout the 2018 legislative session, advocating with lawmakers on your behalf. Even though the session is…
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